Shamattawa First Nation
ᑭᓭᒫᑖᐘ
kisêmâtâwa
Indian reserve
Shamattawa First Nation is located in Manitoba
Shamattawa First Nation
Shamattawa First Nation
Location in Manitoba
Coordinates: 55°51′11″N 92°05′11″W / 55.85306°N 92.08639°W / 55.85306; -92.08639[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionNorthern
Census division23
Area
[2]
 • Total21.6 km2 (8.3 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total1,019
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Time Zone)
Postal code
R0B 1K0
Area code(s)204, 431
GNBC CodeGAYWF
Shamattawa First Nation
Land[4]
Main reserveShamattawa 1
Population[4]
On reserve1425
Total population1425
Government[4]
ChiefJordna Hill[5]
Tribal Council[4]
Keewatin Tribal Council

The Shamattawa First Nation (Cree: ᑭᓭᒫᑖᐘ, kisêmâtâwa) (55°51′30″N 92°05′46″W / 55.85833°N 92.09611°W / 55.85833; -92.09611) is a remote First Nations community in northern Manitoba, Canada, located in the reserve of Shamattawa 1.[5]

Shamattawa 1 is located on the banks of the Gods River where the Echoing River joins as a right tributary. The population as of 2016 was 1,019, an increase of 2.1% over the 2011 figure of 998.[2]

As a remote, isolated community,[6] Shamattawa for part of the year is only connected to the rest of the province by winter and ice roads − temporary roads over frozen water. Winter roads also extend east of the community towards Fort Severn, and Peawanuck, Ontario. It can also be reached via Shamattawa Airport. It has only one grocery store.[6]

A polar bear was sighted in Shamattawa in August 2010, 400 kilometres (249 mi) south of its typical range.[7]

Climate

Shamattawa has a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dfc) with mild summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is moderate, but is significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year. Due to its proximity to the Hudson Bay, storm systems often blow ashore with little warning.[8]

Climate data for Shamattawa
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −19.3
(−2.7) 		−16.3
(2.7) 		−8.7
(16.3) 		2.6
(36.7) 		9.0
(48.2) 		17.3
(63.1) 		21.7
(71.1) 		19.6
(67.3) 		13.0
(55.4) 		4.2
(39.6) 		−6.2
(20.8) 		−16.6
(2.1) 		1.7
(35.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −26.6
(−15.9) 		−25.9
(−14.6) 		−19.7
(−3.5) 		−8.7
(16.3) 		−1.6
(29.1) 		5.4
(41.7) 		10.5
(50.9) 		9.6
(49.3) 		4.6
(40.3) 		−1.9
(28.6) 		−12.6
(9.3) 		−23.8
(−10.8) 		−7.6
(18.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 20
(0.8) 		16
(0.6) 		22
(0.9) 		28
(1.1) 		38
(1.5) 		58
(2.3) 		79
(3.1) 		74
(2.9) 		63
(2.5) 		47
(1.9) 		39
(1.5) 		26
(1.0) 		510
(20.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1mm) 3 2 4 2 5 5 8 7 5 5 5 3 54
Mean daily sunshine hours 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 7 4 2 2 2 5
Percent possible sunshine 38 46 48 50 44 46 51 50 32 22 23 30 40
Source 1: http://www.worldclimateguide.co.uk/climateguides/manitoba/shamattawa.php
Source 2: http://www.storm247.com/weather/10878870/climate (temperature & rainy days)

External links

References

  1. ^ "Shamattawa". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
  2. ^ a b c Statistics Canada. 2017. Shamattawa 1, IRI [Census subdivision], Manitoba and Division No. 23, CDR [Census division], Manitoba (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017. Link (accessed July 8, 2018).
  3. ^ Elevation taken from Google Maps at coordinates. Accessed 2018-07-08.
  4. ^ "Shamattawa". 28 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Shamattawa". Keewatin Tribal Council. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  6. ^ a b Caruk, Holly (2016-09-28). "Muslim charity moved to help Shamattawa after fire destroyed only grocery store". CBC News. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
  7. ^ "Manitoba polar bear wanders 400 km south". CBC News. 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
  8. ^ "Shamattawa, Canada - Detailed climate information and monthly weather forecast". Weather Atlas. Yu Media Group. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
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